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Performance
Mauro Zijlstra
together
U-23 Indonesian National Team
against the Philippines in
SEA Games 2025
be in the spotlight.This Volendam FC player is considered blunt.
Zijlstra started joining Indonesia U-23 in November 2025. He joined Indra Sjafi’s team ahead of the trial match against Mali U-23.
In the first test match, November 15 2025, Zijlstra was the starter.He didn’t score a goal.Then in the second match he became a starter again.This time the 21 year old youth contributed one goal.
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One goal against Mali U-23 made the public believe that Zijlstra would be the key to Indonesia U-23 in the 2025 SEA Games. Unfortunately, the facts did not match expectations.
In the match against the Philippines (8/12), Zijlsta looked dazed.He didn’t get many balls.Once you get a chance, it cannot be converted into a goal.
Doubts about Zijlstra’s quality arose.Zijlstra’s status as a naturalized player active in Europe is in the spotlight.Many critical questions were directed at him.
And, the match against Myanmar on Friday (12/12) night could be proof.This is the right time for Zijlstra to prove that his quality cannot be doubted.
Moreover, Garuda Muda really needs to win and get lots of goals.Yes, Indonesia must win with a big score over Myanmar in order to qualify for the semifinals.
Indonesia U-23 must be able to beat Myanmar with a difference of three goals or more.If the difference is less than three goals, even though they win, Malaysia will qualify for the semifinals.
Reflecting on the match against Mali U-23, Zijlstra has the potential to become Indonesia’s goal machine.
Chemistry
increasingly intertwined and high fighting spirit will be the key in this fight.
If not, it’s time for Jens Raven to get a chance to prove it.While under Indra’s care, Ravens were not trusted enough.He is more often a substitute.
Facing Myanmar, whose stature is not too high, the Ravens can be a mainstay.Crosses from Doni Tri Pamungkas, Rahmat Arjuna or Frengky Missa can find the goal.
Is this the right time for Indra to give the Ravens a chance to become a starter?Indra definitely understands the team’s needs better.And, what is certain, Indonesia must win big.
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